Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

THE PROGRAM

Program Overview

The CMHC will provide you with numerous learning
opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. Here you will learn in small
class sizes and work together with notable faculty. Furthermore, the CMHC is
fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP). The CMHC Program is a practitioner-scientist
program consisting of 60 credit hours including 1,000 hours of clinical
experience. This program meets the educational requirements for licensure in
the State of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

This full-time, cohort model program is designed to
provide comprehensive training for individuals who wish to counsel diverse
populations in a variety of mental health settings. Curricular experiences
encompass opportunities to explore the life-span, social, and cultural
foundations of behavior; practice psychotherapeutic and diagnostic skills; and
complete extensive field experiences in order to apply knowledge and skills in
professional settings.

Students are advised to go to the CMHC website and
learn even more about the program.

Application Deadlines

Fall Term . . . . . . . . March 1

Admits for fall term only.

The following must be submitted by the posted deadline.Incomplete applications with outstanding requirements, or those post-marked after the posted deadline, are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been cancelled, the applicant will be required to apply for the next available term, or as a graduate non-degree seeking applicant (limitations apply).

UNF admission application

Application fee

If applicable, collection holds and judicial holds must be cleared

All of the below university and program requirements

Admission Requirements

University requirements:

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.

Official transcripts, and foreign evaluations if applicable, from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Program requirements:

Resume

Letter of intent

Describe reasons for seeking admission to the CMHC program

Short and long term educational, research and professional goals

Three letters of recommendation

Preferably at least one from a university faculty members

Recommenders are required to complete a rating form and may also submit a letter if they choose

GRE test scores

Taken within the last 5 years

300 and above on the combined verbal and quantitative scales

GRE may not be required for applicants that have completed a masters degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution

A personal interview will be required for the top competitive candidates

Applicants will be contacted by the CMHC program directly if selected to participate in the interview process

INFORMATION

Accreditation

Curriculum and Requirements

Total Program Credit Hours

60

Average Length of the Program

2 Years

Approximate Enrollment

24-26

Community Connections

Students enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health program receive joint clinical training and supervision from University of North Florida faculty and clinical directors at over 30 different mental health and addictions service providers. In addition, faculty and students are connected to the Jacksonville community by collaborating with local mental health initiatives and organizations (e.g. Behavioral Health Network of Northeast Florida, Mental Health America of Northeast Florida, Safe and Healthy Duval Coalition) to advocate for increased clinical care of the mentally ill and to create community mental wellness.